Senior DVA Modelling Engineer - Automotive 3DCS Expert

McLaren Automotive Ltd; Woking; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Enhanced pension

Discretionary bonus

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Sabbatical option

Job summary

McLaren Automotive is seeking a DVA Modelling Senior Engineer to drive front-end design concepts, applying 3DCS tolerance analysis to validate multiple concept options for major vehicle systems. You will contribute to dimensional control strategies, GD&T, and data-driven reports to support manufacturing readiness across UK facilities.

You will collaborate across teams, attend design reviews, and mentor junior engineers while advancing continuous improvement in DVA modelling practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in DVA/GD&T.
• Minimum 2 years using 3DCS tolerance analysis software.
• Degree in mechanical/automotive engineering (2:1 or higher) or equivalent.
• Proficiency in CATIA V5/V6/3DX.
• Knowledge of GD&T and BS8888.
• New product development experience in the automotive industry.
• Strong analytical, self-motivated problem-solver.

Responsibilities

• Ensure DVA modelling meets project timing and is robust.
• Apply 3DCS to validate multiple concepts and the complete vehicle concept.
• Support ER sign-off across components for a new model.
• Develop a complete dimensional control concept and collaborate cross-functionally.
• Build a tolerance simulation model in 3DCS and generate reports.
• Attend design reviews to drive vehicle concept improvements.
• Raise validated concerns in McLaren faults system.
• Understand manufacturing processes for tooling philosophies.
• Provide input to manufacturing assembly sequence decisions.
• Govern FT&A/GD&T in released designs per BS:8888.
• Support datum strategy concepts using GD&T.
• Manage internal training guides for 3DCS modeling.
• Support DVA engineers with best practices.
• Grow the DVA Modelling team with the manager.

Skills

DVA/GD&T knowledge

3DCS tolerance analysis

Tolerance analysis

CATIA V5/V6/3DX

GD&T BS8888

Automotive industry experience

Analytical mindset

Self-starter

Education

Mechanical/Automotive Engineering degree (2:1 or above)

Tools

3DCS

CATIA

Job description

McLaren Automotive is seeking a DVA Modelling Senior Engineer to drive front-end design concepts, applying 3DCS tolerance analysis to validate multiple concept options for major vehicle systems. You will contribute to dimensional control strategies, GD&T, and data-driven reports to support manufacturing readiness across UK facilities.

You will collaborate across teams, attend design reviews, and mentor junior engineers while advancing continuous improvement in DVA modelling practices.